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ACCESS Co., Ltd., a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access technologies, today announced that its NetFront(R) Internet browser for Pocket PC which includes JV-Lite(TM) 2, a Sun authorized Java virtual machine, has been selected as a winner in Pocket PC Magazine’s Best Software Awards 2004 competition. NetFront was declared the overall winner from among eight other products in the “Browsers and Web Utilities” category by a Pocket PC Magazine global panel of experts.

Pocket PC Magazine’s fourth annual Best Software Awards are intended to help users select the software that best suits their Windows Mobile, Pocket PC and Smartphone needs by recognizing vendors that produce outstanding software. Originally launched in 1997, Pocket PC Magazine is recognized as one of the leading publications covering all things Windows Mobile including Pocket PCs, Smartphones, Portable Media Center, and Windows CE-based handhelds. Pocket PCMagazine has an audited circulation of 76,191 including newsstand sales, paid print and digital subscriptions.

“We are extremely flattered to be honored with this prestigious award from Pocket PC Magazine,” said Toru Arakawa, president and CEO of ACCESS. “Thisaward is an excellent testament to ACCESS’ continuing dedication to deliver the best possible mobile Internet browsing experience to users of the Pocket PC and Windows Mobile platform.” Continue >>

>Mobikyo K.K. publishes Wireless Watch Japan, organizes MobileMonday Tokyo networking events and operates Mobile Intelligence study tours providing related custom research and advisory services. Mobikyo's founding directors are deeply connected with, respected by, and committed to, Japan's wireless and IT business community. Thousands of managers, planners, engineers and strategists depend on Mobikyo to learn about Japan's unique business models, technologies, contents, services, applications and hardware from the most innovative test-bed market for next-generation mobile industry. "Mobikyo" was chosen for the unique blending of Mobile and Tokyo. However, depending on the kanji character used for kyo, it could also mean association, capital, religion or today. With fantastic support from our clients, partners and affiliates in Japan and overseas, we have become the trusted source of independent market intelligence & business networking connections based in Tokyo.

MobileMonday Tokyo is a leading networking organization supporting Tokyo's mobile industry. We launched in September 2004, with over 70 events to-date, hosting an average 100-200 industry delegates. MobileMonday is an open platform for mobile industry visionaries, developers and industry insiders fostering cooperation and business development through live networking events to share ideas, best practices and trends from global markets. Chapters are active in over 100 cities worldwide and new locations continue to launch monthly. Founded in Helsinki, Finland, in 2000, MobileMonday is organized by a global team of 300+ volunteers and it has become the world's largest mobile community network. Details via MoMo Tokyo website

Mobile Intelligence offers related custom research and consulting designed specifically for industry executives working in sales, marketing, product development, strategy, venture capital and the media. From private workshops and conference presentations to trend spotting innovation and detailed analysis, our services are based on the direct experience and lessons learned in the Japanese mobile market. We also run a unique in-Japan guided tour service providing market introductions, personal connections and actionable lessons for clients overseas. Delegates take part in seminar and attend inside sessions, at individual companies, in technology showrooms, and -- most importantly -- on the fabled streets of Tokyo. Alumni return home with a competitive edge, integrated awareness and personal contacts moving them to the forefront of new business development. Full details via Mobile Intelligence website